Search for missing yachtsman in French Polynesia called off

7:54 pm on 29 June 2015

The search for Swiss yachtsman Laurent Bourgnon in French Polynesia's Tuamotu archipelago has officially been called off.

A 1994 picture of Laurent Bourgnon, the Swiss sailor who has been declared missing in French Polynesia.

A 1994 picture of Laurent Bourgnon, the Swiss sailor who has been declared missing in French Polynesia. Photo: AFP

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Center says their aerial and maritime searches have been unsuccessful and more searching would be in vain.

The yachtsman went missing on Wednesday while diving near Toau Atoll.